MetaMask unveils new toolkit to streamline Web3, user onboarding
Consensys introduces a game-changing toolkit at EthCC, streamlining decentralized app development and enhancing Web3 user engagement. Go to Source
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Nigeria Considers Domestic Blockchain for Data Security
A Nigerian information technology agency is considering plans to develop a domestic blockchain to enhance national security and protect citizens’ data. A proponent of a locally developed blockchain argues that such a protocol would likely ensure compliance with Nigerian laws and allow the country greater control over its data. Domestic Blockchain Seen as Boosting Government … Read more
2024 Republican Platform Defends Bitcoin Mining and the Right to Self-Custody Crypto
The Republican Party has integrated cryptocurrency issues into its 2024 platform titled “Make America Great Again.” The document outlines the party’s intention to “end Democrats’ unlawful and unAmerican crypto crackdown” on law-abiding citizens. Republican Party Integrates Cryptocurrency Into 2024 Platform As the 2024 U.S. general election nears, cryptocurrency and blockchain topics have become significant policy … Read more
Bitcoin Network Sees Second Largest Difficulty Reduction of 2024
On July 4, 2024, the Bitcoin network experienced its second-largest difficulty reduction since the year’s start. The mining difficulty decreased by 5%, falling from 83.67 trillion to 79.5 trillion. Second Major Difficulty Reduction of the Year Hits Bitcoin Network Bitcoin’s mining difficulty dropped by 5% this week at block height 850,752 on July 4. This … Read more
Two More Sleeping Bitcoin Addresses Wake From Slumber, Moving 1,045 BTC
Two days ago, a dormant bitcoin wallet moved over 1,000 bitcoins on July 5, and since then, two more notable awakenings have occurred in the past 48 hours. On Saturday, an address created in December 2013 spent approximately 149.99 BTC for the first time in over a decade. On Sunday, another historic wallet from April … Read more
Solana has impacted Africa’s crypto market maturity – Exchange exec
Adopting any technology is based on the strength of its community and Solana has proven that with its African community. Go to Source
Bitcoin Proponent Bruce Fenton Calls Out Jack Dorsey Over Censorship Allegations During Twitter Tenure
Over the weekend, a prominent personality in the bitcoin and blockchain sector, Bruce Fenton, addressed Jack Dorsey, CEO of Block, Inc., through a post on the social media platform X. Fenton asserts that Dorsey owes an explanation, as Twitter’s senior leadership has faced accusations of orchestrating one of the most significant acts of censorship in … Read more
NFT Sales Rise 8% Higher Amid Broader Crypto Market Downturn
Over the past week, non-fungible token (NFT) sales have increased despite the significant decline in the broader crypto market. Approximately $109 million in NFT sales were recorded, marking an 8.1% rise from the previous week. NFT Transactions Surge 45.57% as Weekly Sales Hit $109M NFT sales rebounded in the past seven days, climbing 8.1% to … Read more
Sleeping Bitcoin Wallet Transfers 1,000 BTC Worth Over $56M After a Decade
On Friday, July 5, 2024, at 8 p.m. EDT, as bitcoin’s price hovered around $56,500 per unit, a dormant wallet, created on Nov. 24, 2013, transferred over 1,000 BTC, valued at $56.5 million, at block height 850,855. Long-Inactive Bitcoin Wallet Transfers Over $56M At 8 p.m., or Bitcoin block height 850,855, a wallet created ten … Read more
Intimidating Wallet Interfaces Hinder Adoption of Defi Lending Protocols, Says Crypto Veteran
Decentralized finance (defi) has improved efficiency, inclusivity, and performance in consumer lending, but poor user experience remains a significant barrier to adoption, according to Thor Abbasi, co-founder of Zivoe. Abbasi argues that as long as wallet interfaces seem “unintuitive” or intimidating to non-crypto users, defi lending protocols won’t gain traction hence their benefits won’t be … Read more